Performers fire up for Matariki celebrations
Flame Entertainment performed four fiery sets of dazzling displays for a crowd on Invercargill's Esk St to kick off the city's Matariki celebrations this evening.
Run-down ruin sparks bidding war
Run-down ruin sparks bidding war
A renovate or detonate property in Invercargill described as "solid old girl" started a mini-bidding war at auction.
Boil water notices still in place for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices still in place for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices remain in place for Ranfurly, Omakau and Ophir after heavy rain affected the quality of supply in the Central Otago towns last week.
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Big opposition to joint water CCO
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Big opposition to joint water CCO
A sample of submissions for a joint local government water initiative suggests officials may have a fight on their hands.
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
An appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court over a controversial development in Bannockburn, with the appellant saying it is "prepared to go the whole way".
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'Devastating': Hundreds of birds caught by trawler
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'Devastating': Hundreds of birds caught by trawler
A single fishing vessel hauled in 207 seabirds in one "devastating" go while trawling off Southland’s coast earlier this year, Forest & Bird revealed yesterday.
Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’
Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’
One of Illuminate Light and Sound Experience’s most successful shows finished its Southland run this month.
Armed police in Invercargill after firearm sighting
Armed police in Invercargill after firearm sighting
Armed police have been seen in the streets of Invercargill after a person was seen holding an alleged firearm in the Heidelberg area.
Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’
Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’
Better communication, more genuine consultation and greater transparency are key lessons from a survey of Queenstown Lakes residents, councillors say.
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Racist abuse allegations at Southland rugby game
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Racist abuse allegations at Southland rugby game
A Southland club rugby game was called off amid accusations of widespread use of derogatory racist, sexist and homophobic language.
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Seven people have been injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on Tekapo-Twizel Rd (SH8) this morning.
Matariki theme for gathering
Matariki theme for gathering
Five schools from across East Otago yesterday gathered for a day full of food and activities in the spirit of Matariki.
'Just too icy': Dunedin drivers slide into strife
'Just too icy': Dunedin drivers slide into strife
Police are advising caution after receiving "multiple reports" involving icy roads in Dunedin this morning.
‘Wheels’ brought in $30m to area, report shows
‘Wheels’ brought in $30m to area, report shows
After bringing in a record crowd of 65,000 for its final show at Easter, Wheels at Wanaka’s economic report reveals it brought in $30 million to retailers, hoteliers and Wānaka’s township.
Govt chips in $3m for cleanup
Govt chips in $3m for cleanup
Waitaki district ratepayers have now had the burden of a multimillion-dollar environmental cleanup reduced by a total of $8 million, after the government stepped in to provide another big funding...
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Bins’ removal to cost $12k; $40k annual servicing costs to be saved
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Bins’ removal to cost $12k; $40k annual servicing costs to be saved
It will cost $12,000 to remove 29 rubbish bins from public spaces beside Lake Dunstan but once they are gone, $40,000 a year will be saved by not having to empty them.
A river runs beside it
A river runs beside it
Home to about 820 people, Kaitangata sits beside the left branch of the Clutha River 10km southeast of Balclutha.
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Loss of copper network in rural areas decried
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Loss of copper network in rural areas decried
The owner of a remote Maniototo farm is calling a move to deregulate copper networks in rural New Zealand "farcical" and potentially dangerous.
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.
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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck
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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck
Lotto ticket-holders in Southland may not have won the big prize of $20 million — no-one did — but a very tidy second prize has headed south.